Clinton MO - Dr. E. Y. Nichols died at the home of his son Arthur Nichols, in Kansas City, just past midnight Tuesday morning. He had been in failing health for the past year, and about October 1st his son Arthur and wife, took the doctor and his wife to Kansas City to spend the winter with them. He died with the infirmities of old age.

Dr. Nichols was born in Evansburg [correction: Enosburg] Franklin county, Vermont, 90 years ago, June 27 last. At that time he celebrated his birthday surrounded by his children and grandchildren, it being his last reunion time on earth. He was educated in Vermont and later taught. After this, he entered the Medical College at Crown Point, N.Y., from which he graduated in 1855 and later took a postgraduate course in the New York City Medical College.

He practiced medicine in Illinois for several years, then came to Clinton and practiced here for more than 20 years. He lived in Clinton the greater part of his life. He united with the Congregational church in his youth, but after coming to Clinton joined the Presbyterian church. He has served in it faithfully and was one of the elders for many years, seldom missing a service.

He was married to Permelia Ann Cheek, July 30, 1856 and they lived to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary. This beloved companion of so many years survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Stevens, of Boston, Mass.; and four sons - Chas. and Will of Seattle, Wash.; Arthur and Fred of Kansas City. There are 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. His body was brought to Clinton Wednesday night and taken to the home of his niece, Mrs. Wm. S. Duncan, on South 2nd street, and the funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church Thursday. Interment in Englewood.
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Excerpts from Missouri Death Certificate:
Edward Nichols, age 90 years, 4 months, and 21 days, passed away 17 Nov 1919
at 4431 Michigan, Kansas City, Missouri.
Married to Permelia. Occupation- retired Doctor.
Son of Dave [correction: Levi] Nichols, born in Mass, and Rachael Smith.
Informant - A. L. Nichols of 4431 Michigan, Kansas City, Mo.
Burial - 20 Nov. 1919 in Clinton, Missouri.